Have you ever wondered why carrots don’t go to seed at the end of the growing season? Carrots are one of those “special” vegetables that have “special” requirements in order to save seeds and be a sustainable veggie. Just by chance, I might be able to save some carrot seeds this year. Take a look […]

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Do you use what you have in your pantry? Do you even know what’s in your pantry? Here are a couple common ‘hang-ups’ for some folks. Also, there are a couple ideas for keeping the pantry organized. The same system doesn’t work for everybody so take a look and see if it could work for […]

It’s almost gardening season ~ do you have so many seeds that you are unsure where to plant them all? There are a few questions you can ask yourself in order to keep ahead of and simplify the garden and this year. Take a look and see what were planning for the upcoming months. It […]

Do you struggle to save money even after reading all the how-to books, and are you tired of hearing the quit buying coffee lecture? There are a few substantial things you can do to help set yourself up for success. There is no ‘one size fits all’ formula for saving money. It’s personal which means […]

I have had a couple of Depression era friends who have shared not only their friendship and kindness but also a morsel of their knowledge. Their youth during the late 20’s and early 30’s taught them things I never even knew to consider or even existed. This picture shows a few kitchen tools from the […]